David Burns
Dundalk,Ireland
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Buyer Supervisor
M.D Burns & Co Ltd
Ashbourne, Ireland
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed procurement and deliveries of materials, supplies and equipment.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Accompanied the Company Director on Buying trips to trade shows.
General Laborer
I.C.S Corp
Vancouver
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Concrete Floor Remediation.
- Floor Levelling.
- Flooring Repair
Warehouse Worker
Purolator Inc
Vancouver, Canada
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
- Received new stock and input values into computer system.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
Customer Service/Inside Sales Representative
Teleperformance
Newry, United Kingdom
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Taking calls/Dealing with all customer queries
- Handling all customer complaints
- Explaining gas and electricity bills
- Working as a team closely to come to a resolution with very complicated customer complaints, .ON Gas and Electricity)
- Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices, and availability.
- Managed friendly and professional customer interactions.
Bartender
Batender Dundalk
Dundalk, Ireland
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
Camp Videography/Photography Specialist/Cabin Leader
Camp George URJ
Parry Sound, Canada
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Took pictures/Shot videos all day to promote the camp online and on social media.
- Edited photos and videos. (100 Per day) Using Premier Pro/Photoshop/Lightroom
- Organized team activities for my cabin.
- Ensured my cabin worked effectively as a team.
- Made sure all campers were accounted for and safe in bed every night and followed the checklist strictly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dundalk Grammar School
Dundalk, Ireland 09.2009 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Dundalk 09.2016 - 01.2020
Level 6 Further Education - Level 6 Manual Handling Instructor
QQI
Dublin 09.2022 - 10.2022
Level 2 & Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training - Health And Physical Fitness
Uni Learning
Newry UK 03.2024 - Current
Accomplishments
- Oversaw purchasing for 3 special events per year.
- Supervised team of 10 professionals.
- Resolved product issues through consumer testing.
- Achieved productivity efficiency by introducing Intact Software updates for Warehouse Labour tasks.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Level 2 & Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training - Health And Physical Fitness
Uni Learning
03.2024 - Current
Level 6 Further Education - Level 6 Manual Handling Instructor
QQI
09.2022 - 10.2022
Buyer Supervisor
M.D Burns & Co Ltd
08.2022 - 08.2023
General Laborer
I.C.S Corp
08.2021 - 06.2022
Warehouse Worker
Purolator Inc
08.2020 - 08.2021
Camp Videography/Photography Specialist/Cabin Leader
Camp George URJ
05.2019 - 09.2019
Bartender
Batender Dundalk
09.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
Dundalk Institute of Technology
09.2016 - 01.2020
Customer Service/Inside Sales Representative
Teleperformance
01.2015 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
Dundalk Grammar School
09.2009 - 06.2015